Visualized Gallium/Lyticase‐Integrated Antifungal Strategy for Fungal Keratitis Treatment
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202206437
Abstract: Fungal keratitis has been one of the common corneal infections that causes blindness, but an effective antifungal strategy remains a challenge. The exopolysaccharides both in the fungal cell walls and biofilms are a key that… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis; antifungal strategy; fungal keratitis; treatment ... See more keywords
Impact of herpetic stromal immune keratitis in corneal biomechanics and innervation
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-017-3826-3
Abstract: PurposeTo study corneal innervation in eyes with history of herpetic keratitis and its correlation with corneal sensitivity and biomechanical properties.MethodsA total of 56 eyes were included, of which 16 had a history of unilateral immune… read more here.
Keywords: corneal; herpetic keratitis; biomechanics; history herpetic ... See more keywords
Risk factors and microbiological characteristics: from bacterial keratitis with hypopyon to keratitis-related endophthalmitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00417-022-05657-y
Abstract: To compare the clinical and microbiological characteristics in patients with bacterial keratitis with hypopyon (BKH), bacterial keratitis-related endophthalmitis (BKE), and bacterial endophthalmitis without keratitis (BE). Data from all inpatients who were clinically diagnosed with BKH,… read more here.
Keywords: endophthalmitis; keratitis; bacterial keratitis; risk factors ... See more keywords
A case of bilateral keratitis caused by Providencia alcalifaciens: a rarely encountered ocular pathogen
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-017-0550-2
Abstract: PurposeTo report a case of keratitis caused by Providencia alcalifaciens.MethodsA 70-year-old man presented with pain, redness, and decreased vision in both of his eyes. On initial presentation, the visual acuity in both of his eyes… read more here.
Keywords: caused providencia; providencia alcalifaciens; pathogen; case ... See more keywords
Appearance of herpes simplex keratitis on anterior segment optical coherence tomography
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-019-01142-4
Abstract: To describe the anterior segment AS-OCT findings of herpetic simplex keratitis. Forty-two eyes of 42 patients with proven herpetic keratitis of varying severity were included in this prospective, observational, non-comparative case series study. All subjects… read more here.
Keywords: herpetic keratitis; anterior segment; simplex keratitis; appearance herpes ... See more keywords
A global perspective of pediatric non-viral keratitis: literature review
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-020-01451-z
Abstract: Purpose This focused review aims to explore pediatric non-viral keratitis and to compare associated risk factors, etiologies, antibiotic susceptibilities, empiric treatments and outcomes. Methods The authors performed a literature research for articles, published on PubMed,… read more here.
Keywords: non viral; viral keratitis; risk factors; review ... See more keywords
Comparison of the effect of teicoplanin and vancomycin on experimental methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus keratitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10792-021-01696-2
Abstract: To evaluate the early efficacy and safety of intrastromal injection of teicoplanin as the alternative treatment for the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) keratitis by comparing it with vancomycin. Twenty-four eyes of 24 New Zealand white… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin; treatment; resistant staphylococcus; methicillin resistant ... See more keywords
Infectious keratitis and orthokeratology lens use: a systematic review
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-017-1023-2
Abstract: PurposeMyopia is a prevalent condition among Asians. Orthokeratology lens has gained popularity as a method of myopia control. This systematic review is to summarize the clinical profile of infectious keratitis in association with orthokeratology lens… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; orthokeratology lens; keratitis; infectious keratitis ... See more keywords
Contact Lenses Coated with Hybrid Multifunctional Ternary Nanocoatings (Phytomolecule-coated ZnO nanoparticles:Gallic Acid:Tobramycin) for the Treatment of Bacterial and Fungal Keratitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2021.04.014
Abstract: Contact lenses are widely used for visual corrections. However, while wearing contact lenses, eyes typically face discomforts (itching, irritation, burning, etc.) due to foreign object sensation, lack of oxygen permeability, and tear film disruption as… read more here.
Keywords: acid tobramycin; gallic acid; nanoparticles gallic; contact ... See more keywords
Microbial Keratitis in Taiwan: A 20-Year update.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2019.03.023
Abstract: PURPOSE To investigate the demographics, risk factors, microbiology and resistance pattern at a tertiary hospital and to detect the shifting trend over two decades. DESIGN A retrospective observational case series. METHODS We reviewed all records… read more here.
Keywords: keratitis taiwan; trend; staphylococcus species; keratitis ... See more keywords
A rare case of Phialemonium obovatum keratitis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajoc.2016.12.005
Abstract: Purpose We report a rare case of Phialemonium obovatum fungal keratitis in a patient sustaining a corneal laceration from impact with a piece of moldy plaster. Observations The patient was treated with topical voriconazole with… read more here.
Keywords: phialemonium obovatum; keratitis; case phialemonium; case ... See more keywords